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Inspired by her Dreams - Tiarnis US High School Exchange Scholarship

$590 donated
Given by 11 generous donors in around 6 months

Our daughter Tiarni Potter, has been accepted on to a High School Exchange in America. This will help her create and live her dreams.

Waikato

Tiarni is a Year 12 student at Hamilton Girls High School; currently studying Level 2 internal exams. Her goal is to achieve Excellence Endorsement in all of her 5 subjects.

So i'd just walked in the door; carrying everything but the car lol and Tiarni hands me this A4 flyer and said 'Mum can I go to America on this exchange?' and I hide my expression and sigh under a yawn haha. Yes sure thing babe i'll look later (like maybe she'll forget I said anything) so she researched the website, showing the enrolment page, hands me the laptop and here we are :)

From here Tiarni booked the info meeting with Your Education New Zealand; which explains who they are and the fundamentals about the exchange. She researched their website, read the student testimonies from other NZ students, and what this opportunity can offer her. Your Education is New Zealand owned and operated, who have successfully managed exchange programmes for more than a decade.

Tiarni applied for the USA programme to New York; which means she will undertake a full-year exchange, leaving Jan 2018 - Jan 2019. Tiarnis application was granted and an interview was required in order for her to be 100% accepted onto an exchange programme,

On Tuesday this week an interview was held with Tiarni, Kurt van Zyl (Director) and Chiara (Representative) at our home. Wednesday afternoon we shared the amazing news that she'd been accepted onto the USA High School Exchange programme.

We are so proud of her, she's an inspiration to her family, friends and peers. Tiarni shows so much passion in shaping her future, she has direction and maturity and knows exactly what she wants her life to be.

Tanita Wilson's involvement (page creator)

As parents we do whatever we can to help our children be all that they can be. For me. The sleepless nights thinking - 'how can I make this happen for her', hours planning with creative ideas and reaching out to family and friends for support. My role - help Tiarni achieve her goals, help create opportunities for her to succeed. Teaching her values measuring the importance to her High School Exchange.

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This will help us support Tiarnis journey in making her American High School Exchange a life-changing experience.

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Pauline Johnston
Pauline Johnston on 20 Jun 2017
Hi Tiarni Pauline is my manager and gave me this money for you. Granny
$20
Aunty Norma
Aunty Norma on 24 May 2017
Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao. The bird that partakes of the berries hers is the forest, the bird that partakes of the knowledge hers is the world.- Fly beyond your dreams and don't be afraid to create a new flight path Tiarni.
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Carol
Carol on 27 Apr 2017
I work with your granny (Linda), Tiarni, and she was just so excited about you being chosen for this wonderful adventure that she couldn't keep the news to herself. She is so proud of you as are all your family & friends no doubt. You will see much and learn much, I really hope you have a fantastic experience. Many smiles.
$50
Tanita Wilson

Thank you so much for your donation, i really appreciate it. Thank you :D

Tanita Wilson
Muthiah
Muthiah on 27 Apr 2017
Wish you all the best.
$10
Tanita Wilson

Thank you for the comment, and Thank you so much for the donation.

Tanita Wilson
Tania
Tania on 26 Apr 2017
Set up by granny. Tania is another lovely lady that works with me and gave me this money for you xx
$10
Tanita Wilson

Thank you very much Granny, i really appreciate what you are doing for me. Thank you Tania for the donation.

Tanita Wilson

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This campaign started on 15 Apr 2017 and ended on 30 Sep 2017.